# My Best Friend's Story

My Best Friend's Story (Chinese: 流金岁月) is a 2020 Chinese drama television series directed by Shen Yan and starring Ni Ni and Liu Shishi. It is adapted from the novel The Golden Years (流金岁月) written by Yi Shu. The series follows the story of friendship between two stunningly beautiful women who forged a close bond when they were still young. They supported each other through thick and thin. The series airs on CCTV-8 and iQIYI starting from December 28, 2020 to January 15, 2021.

## Plot

Jiang Nansun (Liu Shishi) and Zhu Suosuo (Ni Ni) were born into two completely opposite families, but this did not prevent them from becoming each other's best friends. They have known each other since they were very young and spent a carefree childhood with each other. Jiang Nansun is a daughter who was born with a golden spoon. Although she was a good girl since she was a child, there is actually a rebellious power hidden in her heart. Zhu Suosuo grew up in a broken family, so she has an unlimited desire for marriage and family.
The dual changes of family and love left Jiang Nansun at a loss. At this moment, Zhu Suosuo stepped forward and took in Jiang Nansun, who had nowhere to go. With Zhu Suosuo's help, Jiang Nansun insisted on completing her studies and entering the workplace. However, Zhu Suosuo, who finally got married and suffered an emotional change after marriage. At this time, Jiang Nansun gradually matures in thought and perception. The two girls supported each other and healed each other.

## Cast
### Main

* Liu Shishi as Jiang Nansun
** Han Xitong as Jiang Nansun (young)
* Ni Ni as Zhu Suosuo
** Yang Kexin as Zhu Suosuo (young)
* Dong Zijian as Xie Hongzu, Zhu Suosuo's husband
* Tian Yu as Fan Jingang, Ye Jinyan's assistant
* Wang Xiao as Yang Ke
* Tony Yang as Wang Yongzheng
* Eric Yang Le as Zhang Anren
* Chen Daoming as Ye Jinyan

### Supporting

* Yuan Quan as Dai Xi Daisy, Jiang Nan Sun's aunt
* He Hongshan as Yuan Yuan
* Wu Yue as Qi Xin
* Yu Xiaowei as Li Yifan
* Chang Chen-kuang as Mr. Jiang
* Wang Lin as Xie Jianan
* Yang Xinming as Professor Dong
* Tan Kai as Zhu Suosuo's father
* Wu Yanshu as Granny Jiang
* Guo Yang as Li Lian
* Wu Yufang as Mrs. Jiang
* Wang Yuanda as Xiao He
* Qu Zheming as Luo Jiaming
* Shi An as Li Ang
* Hou Changrong as Uncle
* Zhu Yin as Aunt
* Tong Yue as Mr. Ma
* Shi Yueling as Manager Pan
* Feng Hui as Bao Luo
* Tom Price as Ai Dehua
* Zhu Zhu as Female Customer
* Huang Zhenghao as Fei Yuqing
* Ma Ye La Ma Ge Lu as Ma Yila
* Jin Feng as Ai Bo Er
* Guo Tongtong as Zhou Qing
* Rong Fei as Tony
* Rong Zixi as Zhao Malin
* Zhao Yang as Da Luo
* Ke Yu as Nan Fang
* Sun Qiang as Wang Feiyu
* Chang Di as Xiao Yu
* Cao Lei as Xiao Ding

## Ratings

* Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue
| Broadcast date | Episode # | CCTV-8 CSM59 network ratings | CCTV-8 CSM59 network ratings | CCTV-8 CSM59 network ratings |
| Broadcast date | Episode # | Ratings (%) | Audience share (%) | Rank |
| 2020.12.28 | 1-2 | 0.521 | 1.798 | 11 |
| 2020.12.29 | 3-4 | 0.539 | 1.791 | 11 |
| 2020.12.30 | 5-6 | 0.528 | 1.767 | 11 |
| 2020.12.31 | 7-8 | 0.473 | 1.469 | 3 |
| 2021.1.1 | 9-10 | 0.714 | 2.492 | 3 |
| 2021.1.2 | 11-12 | 0.593 | 1.933 | 8 |
| 2021.1.3 | 13-14 | 0.723 | 2.336 | 7 |
| 2021.1.4 | 15-16 | 0.717 | 2.388 | 7 |
| 2021.1.5 | 17-18 | 0.691 | 2.283 | 7 |
| 2021.1.6 | 19-20 | 0.689 | 2.248 | 7 |
| 2021.1.7 | 21-22 | 0.702 | 2.253 | 7 |
| 2021.1.8 | 23-24 | 0.754 | 2.355 | 6 |
| 2021.1.9 | 25-26 | 0.834 | 2.630 | 5 |
| 2021.1.10 | 27-28 | 0.854 | 2.657 | 6 |
| 2021.1.11 | 29-30 | 0.754 | 2.432 | 9 |
| 2021.1.12 | 31-32 | 0.817 | 2.709 | 9 |
| 2021.1.13 | 33-34 | 0.843 | 2.799 | 8 |
| 2021.1.14 | 35-36 | 0.899 | 2.958 | 9 |
| 2021.1.15 | 37-38 | 0.860 | 2.757 | 9 |

## Awards and nominations

| Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 27th Shanghai Television Festival | Best Television Series | My Best Friend's Story | Nominated |
| 27th Shanghai Television Festival | Best Director | Shen Yan | Nominated |
| 27th Shanghai Television Festival | Best Adapted Screenplay | Qin Wen | Nominated |
| 27th Shanghai Television Festival | Best Actress | Ni Ni | Nominated |
| 27th Shanghai Television Festival | Best Art Direction | Di Kun | Won |
| 26th Asian Television Awards | Best Drama Series | My Best Friend's Story | Nominated |
| 33rd Flying Apsaras Awards | Outstanding Television Series | My Best Friend's Story | Nominated |